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Vodacom has finally reached a confidential settlement with Kenneth Makate, the creator of the iconic “Please Call Me” service. The landmark case highlights the value of ideas, innovation, and fair compensation in South Africa’s corporate landscape.

By Dumisani Sigogo The initiative, which is part of the GSMA Handset Affordability Coalition, aims to advance digital inclusion across the continent by lowering the cost of smartphone ownership. A new industry-wide initiative has been unveiled today in Rwanda aiming to boost digital inclusion by lowering barriers to smartphone ownership in Africa The industry body of telcos, the GSMA, in collaboration with six of Africa’s largest mobile operators – Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethi

Vodacom Group appoints Ayman Essam, a 20-year telecom veteran, as Chief Officer: External Affairs. Essam will lead external affairs strategy across eight African markets, strengthening stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and Vodacom’s commitment to digital innovation and sustainable growth.

Vodacom has completed the country’s first native 5G voice call, marking a major leap in mobile technology with faster call setup times and crystal-clear audio.

By Nhlanhla Muthe Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub has welcomed the key milestone in the Maziv merger. Vodacom Group has received a...

Vodacom Group has been named Africa's number one employer by the Top Employers Institute for the second year running. This prestigious...

In a powerful show of community-driven innovation, Kamberg in KwaZulu-Natal has partnered with Vodacom to secure local base stations from vandalism and battery theft. Through added fencing and community-led patrols, this initiative ensures uninterrupted mobile access — critical for communication, business, and emergency response in remote areas.